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    Graphite electrode materials have the following six advantages

    Time:2023.10.26Browse:1

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    1、 Fast speed;




    Graphite discharge is 2-3 times faster than copper, and the material is not easily deformed. It has obvious advantages in the processing of thin ribbed electrodes. Copper has a softening point of around 1000 degrees, which is prone to deformation due to heating. The sublimation temperature of graphite is around 3650 degrees, and compared to copper, the thermal expansion coefficient of graphite material is only 1/30 of that of copper material;




    2、 Lightweight;




    The density of graphite is only 1/5 of that of copper. When using large electrodes for discharge machining, it can effectively reduce the burden on machine tools (EDM) and is more suitable for the application of large molds;




    3、 Low loss;




    Due to the presence of C atoms in spark oil, during discharge machining, high temperatures cause the C atoms in spark oil to decompose, forming a protective film on the surface of the graphite electrode, compensating for the loss of the graphite electrode;




    4、 No burrs;




    After the copper electrode is processed, it still needs to be manually deburred, while the graphite is processed without burrs, which not only saves a lot of costs and manpower, but also makes it easier to achieve automated production;




    5、 Easy to polish;




    Due to the cutting resistance of graphite being only 1/5 of that of copper, manual grinding and polishing are easier to operate;




    6、 Low cost;




    Due to the continuous increase in copper prices in recent years, the price of graphite in various aspects is lower than that of copper. In today's increasingly fierce competition in the mold market, using advanced processing technology to develop high-quality mold products is the best way for enterprises to win the market and customers.

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